Learn about the Excelcia Music Publishing composers, and their music. This podcast will present composers talking about their background and give insights into preparing and performing their music.
Russell makes accessible choral music appropriate for each grade level. He is best known for arrangements of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods as well as spirituals and multi-cultural.
Ed’s settings of tuneful melodies are passionate and audience-friendly while giving performers the chance to express their feelings and emotions. His music has been performed worldwide, including multiple performances at state conventions and the Midwest Clinic.
The music Blair creates for Jazz ensembles at all levels is engaging for the student and educationally sound. Writing for publication since 1988, his music has been performed internationally by student and professional groups. His compositions and arrangements appear on many state contest/festival lists and have been described as creative, innovative, and dynamic.
Valerie Laney-Rowe’s compositions are captivating and crafted to motivate students to create music while refining fundamental techniques. Her tuneful melodies coupled with fresh rhythmic motifs create an entertaining experience for both the performer and the audience member.
When writing her music, Yukiko creates great harmonies and melodies that are easy on the ears and remind you of times past.
Connor’s music emphasizes opportunities for connection, whether by an empathetic lyric, delicate and dynamic musical lines, or raucous, audience-captivating energy. No matter what style he writes in, he weaves together music that engages the performer, energizes the audience, and brings everyone a little closer together.
Drawing on 36 years of experience as a band director, Laura writes in a playful and witty, yet serious manner by emphasizing and reinforcing key musical concepts designed to aid in the development of young students. In her compositions, all instrument sections have opportunities to shine, with special consideration given to utilize the full capabilities…
Steve’s music is energetic and fun. Student’s will be captivated by his heroic film-score like music. He has a wealth of experience composing outside of educational music that brings an exciting freshness to his pieces.
Bursting with joy, drama, and hope, Amy Riebs Mills’ music is known for its melodic beauty, rhythmic intensity, and harmonic richness. Her worldwide performances as a US Air Force conductor, a regional orchestra conductor, and an educator bring a wealth of practical experience to the craft of writing music for all ages.
George incorporates many techniques and concepts of Twentieth Century Music into his works. His music is unusually sophisticated and emotionally charged while evoking the feeling of modern film music.
Jason writes music that is interesting and incorporates sounds and textures that students relate to, including electronics. His music has an energetic and infectious drive that will appeal to performers and audiences alike.
With over 700 titles registered with ASCAP, Carl Strommen is a prolific powerhouse of educational music. His music is impeccably scored, tuneful, and he has the unique ability to make any level ensemble sound their best. Visit Carl’s Website: carlstrommen.com
Peter melds his influences of jazz, popular, world, and American classical music with his experience as a visual artist to create scores that sound big while having melodical interest in every instrument. Visit Peter’s Website: peterterrycomposer.com
Matthew pulls from his many years of experience to write music for students that is interesting, melodically driven and fun to play. Visit Matthew’s Composer page: Matthew R. Putnam – Composer
Appealing, playable, tuneful with a dash of whimsy, Peter’s music is influenced by jazz, world, and popular music while still being heavily rooted in the concert band medium. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast. Peter Sciaino’s Website: http://www.petersciaino.com/about.html
John is a talented young composer of concert band music. His pieces have interesting melodic contour and a film score sensibility. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast. John M. Pasternak’s Website: http://johnpasternak.com
Tyler is an emerging talent. His compositions are quickly drawing the attention of band and orchestra conductors around the world. His music is beautiful, fresh and dynamic. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast. Tyler Arcari’s Website: https://www.tylerarcari.com
Bob is a former chief arranger-composer for The US Air Force Band in Washington DC, and a former high-school band director. His music is known for its tunefulness, ever-shifting colors and textures, rhythmic surprises, and emotional uplift. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast. Robert Thurston’s Website: https://www.bobthurston.com/home
Steven L. Rosenhaus is a composer, arranger, conductor, lyricist, educator and clinician, author, and “show doctor” for musicals headed to Broadway or off-Broadway. Dr. Rosenhaus, who teaches composition at New York University, currently has over 175 original works and arrangements in print. His pieces have been performed by the New York Philharmonic, the Kansas City…
Sean is a fresh voice and a rising name in the music world. His music is characterized by vibrant rhythms, passionate melodies, and colorful scoring. He is one of the most performed composers of educational music. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast. Sean O’Loughlin’s Website: https://www.seanoloughlin.com
Jason uses his experience as a music educator to create fresh and melodic music, drawing inspiration from popular styles like rock and metal, as well as the avant-garde of the past century. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast. Jason Taurins’ Website: https://jasontaurins.com/
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